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Accessing the Internet via a
Bluetooth equipped device
(optional) (DCR-IP55 only)
Bluetooth equipped device
(optional) (DCR-IP55 only)
Accessing the Internet, sending/
receiving your e-mail. For details,
refer to the Network Function
Operating Instructions supplied
with your camcorder. (DCR-IP55
only) (p. 172)
receiving your e-mail. For details,
refer to the Network Function
Operating Instructions supplied
with your camcorder. (DCR-IP55
only) (p. 172)
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Other uses
Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode
•BACK LIGHT (p. 37)
•NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 38)
•Recording with the flash (p. 51, 118)
•PROGRAM AE (p. 65)
•White balance (p. 54)
•Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 68)
•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 69)
•HOLOGRAM AF (p. 119)
•BACK LIGHT (p. 37)
•NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 38)
•Recording with the flash (p. 51, 118)
•PROGRAM AE (p. 65)
•White balance (p. 54)
•Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 68)
•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 69)
•HOLOGRAM AF (p. 119)
Functions to give images more impact
•Digital zoom (p. 176). The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×,
•Digital zoom (p. 176). The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×,
select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
•Fader (p. 58)
•Picture effect (p. 61, 75)
•Digital effect (p. 62, 76)
•Title (p. 92, 97)
•MEMORY MIX (p. 125)
•Picture effect (p. 61, 75)
•Digital effect (p. 62, 76)
•Title (p. 92, 97)
•MEMORY MIX (p. 125)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
•Sports lesson mode (p. 65)
•Landscape mode (p. 65)
•Manual focus (p. 70)
•Spot Focus (p. 72)
•Sports lesson mode (p. 65)
•Landscape mode (p. 65)
•Manual focus (p. 70)
•Spot Focus (p. 72)
Functions to use after recording
•END SEARCH (p. 41)
•DATA CODE (p. 43)
•MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH (p. 79)
•Tape PB ZOOM (p. 77)
•TITLE SEARCH (p. 83)
•END SEARCH (p. 41)
•DATA CODE (p. 43)
•MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH (p. 79)
•Tape PB ZOOM (p. 77)
•TITLE SEARCH (p. 83)
Main Features
Main Features
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Table of contents
Main Features ...............................
4
Introduction
– Basic operations
– Basic operations
............................. 8
Quick Start Guide
– Recording on a tape ............................... 10
– Recording on a “Memory Stick” ............... 12
– Recording on a “Memory Stick” ............... 12
Getting started
Using this manual ..................................... 14
Checking supplied accessories ................ 16
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........ 17
Checking supplied accessories ................ 16
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........ 17
Installing the battery pack ................. 17
Charging the battery pack ................. 18
Connecting to a wall outlet ............... 21
Charging the battery pack ................. 18
Connecting to a wall outlet ............... 21
Step 2 Setting the date and time .............. 22
Step 3 Inserting a cassette ......................... 25
Step 4 Using the touch panel ................... 27
Step 3 Inserting a cassette ......................... 25
Step 4 Using the touch panel ................... 27
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture ................................... 29
Shooting a backlit subject
– BACK LIGHT ............................ 37
Shooting in the dark
– NightShot/Super NightShot/
Color Slow Shutter ...................... 38
Color Slow Shutter ...................... 38
Self-timer recording ........................... 40
Checking the recording
– END SEARCH ................................. 41
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape .................................... 42
To display the screen indicators
– Display function ....................... 43
Viewing the recording on TV .................. 47
Advanced Recording
Operations
Operations
Recording still images in CAMERA mode ... 49
Adjusting the white balance manually ... 54
Using the wide mode ................................ 56
Using the fader function ........................... 58
Using special effects – Picture effect ....... 61
Using special effects – Digital effect ....... 62
Using the PROGRAM AE ........................ 65
Adjusting the exposure manually ........... 68
Using the spot light-metering mode
Adjusting the white balance manually ... 54
Using the wide mode ................................ 56
Using the fader function ........................... 58
Using special effects – Picture effect ....... 61
Using special effects – Digital effect ....... 62
Using the PROGRAM AE ........................ 65
Adjusting the exposure manually ........... 68
Using the spot light-metering mode
– Flexible Spot Meter .......................... 69
Focusing manually .................................... 70
Using the spot focus mode
Using the spot focus mode
– Spot Focus ......................................... 72
Using the viewfinder ................................ 73
Advanced Playback
Operations
Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects ... 75
Playing back a tape with digital effects .... 76
Enlarging images recorded on tapes
Playing back a tape with digital effects .... 76
Enlarging images recorded on tapes
– Tape PB ZOOM ............................... 77
Searching for a scene
– MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH ........... 79
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape
by title – TITLE SEARCH .................. 83
Searching a recording by date
– DATE SEARCH ............................... 84
Editing
Dubbing a tape ........................................... 85
Recording video or TV programs ........... 88
Superimposing a title ................................ 92
Making your own titles ............................ 97
The Micro Cassette Memory .................. 100
Recording video or TV programs ........... 88
Superimposing a title ................................ 92
Making your own titles ............................ 97
The Micro Cassette Memory .................. 100
Labeling a cassette
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Table of contents
“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick”
– Introduction ................................... 103
Recording still images on a
“Memory Stick”
– Memory photo recording ............. 114
– Memory photo recording ............. 114
Recording an image from a tape
as a still image ................................... 122
Superimposing a still image in a
“Memory Stick” on an image
– MEMORY MIX ............................... 125
– MEMORY MIX ............................... 125
Recording moving pictures on the
“Memory Stick”
– MPEG movie recording ................ 129
– MPEG movie recording ................ 129
Recording a picture from a tape as a
moving picture .................................. 132
Viewing a still image
– Memory photo playback .............. 135
Viewing a moving picture
– MPEG movie playback ................. 138
Copying still images recorded on the
“Memory Stick” to a tape ................ 140
Enlarging still images recorded on the
“Memory Stick”
– Memory PB ZOOM ....................... 142
– Memory PB ZOOM ....................... 142
Playing back images continuously
– SLIDE SHOW ................................. 144
Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection ............................ 146
Deleting images – DELETE .................... 147
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK .... 150
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK .... 150
Viewing Images Using your
Computer
Computer
Viewing images on your computer
– Introduction ................................... 151
Connecting your camcorder to your
computer using the i.LINK cable ... 152
Connecting your camcorder to your
computer using the USB cable
– For Windows users ....................... 153
– For Windows users ....................... 153
Viewing images recorded on a tape on
your computer
– For Windows users ....................... 161
– For Windows users ....................... 161
Viewing images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” on your computer
– For Windows users ....................... 166
– For Windows users ....................... 166
Connecting your camcorder to your
computer using the USB cable
– For Macintosh users ...................... 169
– For Macintosh users ...................... 169
Viewing images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” on your computer
– For Macintosh users ...................... 171
– For Macintosh users ...................... 171
Using the Network function
(DCR-IP55 only)
(DCR-IP55 only)
Accessing the network ............................ 172
Customising your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings .................. 174
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and how to correct
trouble ................................................ 183
Self-diagnosis display ............................. 190
Warning indicators and messages ........ 191
Warning indicators and messages ........ 191
Additional Information
Usable cassettes ....................................... 194
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .... 196
About i.LINK ........................................... 198
Using your camcorder abroad ............... 200
Maintenance information and
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .... 196
About i.LINK ........................................... 198
Using your camcorder abroad ............... 200
Maintenance information and
precautions ........................................ 201
Specifications ............................................ 206
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ......... 208
Index .......................................................... 215
Index .......................................................... 215
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Introduction – Basic operations
This section describes the basic operations to operate the camcorder.
How to turn on the power and select the mode
To supply power for the camcorder, see “Step 1 Preparing the power supply” on page
17.
17.
(1) Slide the POWER switch down while pressing the small green button, then release
your finger.
The camcorder is turned on, and then the camcorder turns to the CAMERA mode
so that the CAMERA lamp lights up.
The camcorder is turned on, and then the camcorder turns to the CAMERA mode
so that the CAMERA lamp lights up.
(2) Slide the POWER switch down. Each time you slide it down, the mode changes as
follows and corresponding mode lamp also lights up.
CAMERA Use this mode when you record on a tape.
MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55)
CAMERA Use this mode when you record on a tape.
MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55)
MEMORY:
Use this mode when you record on a “Memory Stick,” or
play back or edit an image in a “Memory Stick.”
play back or edit an image in a “Memory Stick.”
NETWORK:
Use this mode when you use the network
(DCR-IP55 only)
function. For details, refer to the supplied network function
operating instructions.
operating instructions.
VCR Use this mode when you play back or edit an image recorded on a tape or
“Memory Stick”.
1,2
MEMORY/
NET-
WORK
NET-
WORK
CAMERA
(CHG)
POWER
OFF
ON
MODE
VCR
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